by Chrysa SmithThis spring I did so much restaurant talk, I think nobody believed I ever cook. Now, after all the jabber about summer fruits and veggies, you'd think I was a farm girl out of the land of aggies. Actually, it's more like Zsa Zsa Gabor from Green Acres. So, I've been eating out a bit again and back with some local haunts to talk about. Here are two. One chain, one [...]
by Chrysa SmithI am into looks. I admit it. And if everyone were truly honest with themselves and others, they'd admit that they are too. Because whether it's the new blouse, car or lipstick you purchase, the husband you choose or the house you buy, much of the decision to 'make it your own' has very much to do with how it (or he) looks.So, it's not surprising then, that I fuss over [...]
by Chrysa SmithIt hit me this morning while walking the Poodle Posse. As a city girl growing up in NYC, I was skinny. It was after getting married and moving to the burbs in '85 that the ever-since, perennial 20 lbs creeped on (but for an especially ambitious few years of Weight Watchers and regular trips to the gym). And after all these years, and the various exercise crazes that have come and [...]
by Chrysa Smith Tired of reading about summer veggies yet? Well, then your in luck. Because today, we're back to fruit. That's right---the perfect, summer tomato. If you haven't already started seeing the yield, just wait a little longer----they're coming and boy, are they delicious and packed with the healthy nutritious benefits of anti-oxidants and Licopene. Finally, one of my favorite foods is actually good for me. I can eat as many as [...]
by Bob Sandewicz, Chemist Juan Ponce de Leon is best known as the man who sought the elusive “Fountain of Youth”. That the famous explorer landed in what today is Florida is deliciously ironic, given that state’s large senior citizen population. Poor Juan truthfully cannot be blamed for his pursuit of perpetual youthfulness, as humans always have tried to maintain a fresh, young appearance. Throughout the ages, various formulations, either home-made or store-bought, [...]
by Chrysa SmithAbout this time of year, I'm reminded of my great uncle from Poland. A big round man with a long, stinky cigar, enormously wide tie and heavy slavic accent, he would never eat corn. "Eh, that's for cattle!" he'd say, as the dish passed to the next person.Veggies in a can may not be haute cuisine, but, at the height of growing season, I do think Uncle Zig missed a great [...]
by Chrysa SmithYou've seen them.If you've hit middle age, you've met them.Maybe you even have one or two in your family.They're the Queens of Drama---those ladies who are not happy, not fulfilled unless they are (like Strega Nona--the character from the children's book by the same name*)constantly stirring the cauldron.Only Strega Nona was innocent enough. Her pot was only full of water and pasta.But the Queens of Drama have a much more dangerous [...]
